Closer examination, however, confirmed that a polar shark had ventured into tropical regions. Its characteristic head and the size and shape of its fins made its identification possible.

You’ve likely heard the term, “jumping the shark,” but a shark that can jump is hard to imagine. However, in the video above, a 10-foot male great white shark launches himself out of the water, snaps ...

Ordinarily, polar bodies are just reabsorbed ... contributing invaluable insights to the study of shark reproduction and conservation efforts," Shreveport Aquarium said in a statement.

It’s predicted that this shark could live to 200 years old, and its slow way of life means it expends little energy when scavenging for food - perhaps a drowned Polar bear or dead whale.